Preferred Label : Blood Flow Restriction Therapy;
MeSH definition : A technique which combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion by use
of a cuff. The cuff is placed close to the muscle being exercised thereby recreating
a HYPOXIA to mimic the effects of high intensity exercise.;
MeSH synonym : BFR Therapy; BFR Therapies; Therapy, BFR; Blood Flow Restriction Training; Blood Flow Restriction Exercise;
CISMeF acronym : BFRT;
Origin ID : D000090003;
UMLS CUI : C5544423;
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A technique which combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion by use
of a cuff. The cuff is placed close to the muscle being exercised thereby recreating
a HYPOXIA to mimic the effects of high intensity exercise.
